Fund Accounting Manager

Greetings for the Day We are looking for a Deputy Manager for one of our esteemed clients in Pune having experience into End to End Private Equity Fund Accounting. Exp: 2/5/8/10+ years(Specialist/Team lead/Assistant Manager/Manager) Location: Pune CTC: 20 LPA Shift: UK 12:00PM -9:30 PM Work from office only Domain-Private Equity Fund Accounting Educational Background: - A CA or CPA designation or equivalent professional accounting qualification. - A minimum of 10 years of senior leadership experience in fund accounting or related financial services, with a focus on Private Equity Fund accounting. - Managing and/or leading large teams for 2-3 years - Strong leadership skills to effectively manage and mentor a team of professionals. - Excellent communication skills for clear and concise reporting and stakeholder engagement. - An innovative mindset to lead process improvements and implement automation solutions. - Excellent analytical, problem solving skills with high degree of attention to detail - Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills - Proficient in Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc. Work Experience: - Manage and mentor a team of fund accountants - Review and sign-off of Net Asset Value calculations, financial statements and associated reports - Reviewing/Authorizing payments and other transactions - Valuation of portfolio holdings - Review and approve fund valuations, reconciliations, audits, tax filings, and regulatory compliance reports. - Develop and implement robust accounting policies, procedures, and controls to maintain the highest standards of financial integrity and compliance. - Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including fund managers, investors, auditors, tax advisors, administrators, and custodians. - Provide technical guidance and support on complex accounting and reporting matters, such as fair value measurement, consolidation, and allocation. Preferred Qualification: - Strong attention to detail and ability to handle high-volume tasks accurately. - Excellent organizational skills and ability to meet tight deadlines. - Proficiency in data entry and report generation. - Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact effectively with internal and external stakeholders. - Ability to work independently and as part of a team, taking initiative and ownership of tasks. - Familiarity with financial systems and processes is an asset. Preferred Technical Skills: - Drive process improvements and spearhead automation initiatives to elevate the efficiency and quality of the fund accounting function. - Performing the administration of and any services pursuant to administration agreements in respect of a portfolio of hedge fund clients - Planning, scheduling and managing the daily workflows of all client deliverables within the team - Ensure adherence of applicable best practice policies and client specific agreements. - Address and/or escalate all material issues effecting the NAV production process or client relationship in a detailed and timely manner - Managing and coordinating the Year end process with respect to audit timelines, Financial Statement Preparation, Regulatory filings, Tax services, etc. - Liaising closely with the Supervisor to identify and implement on the job training initiatives for team members; own team related duties including vacation management, performance appraisals, etc. - Engage and own intra-office migrations and/ or new client on boarding - Contribute and own departmental initiatives while supporting team initiatives - Drive forward continuous improvement, seeking efficiencies while maintaining adequate controls Soft Skills: - Adhere to documented operational processes for each transaction, ensuring compliance with the latest version of SLA/Goal metrics to achieve key drivers of client satisfaction daily. - Take full ownership of daily work, completing all tasks with a high degree of accuracy and within specified timeframes. - Demonstrate a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the team. Technical Skills: - Working knowledge of Advent Geneva, Investran and other Accounting applications - Preferred Qualification: - Strong attention to detail and ability to handle high-volume tasks accurately. - Excellent organizational skills and ability to meet tight deadlines. - Proficiency in data entry and report generation. - Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact effectively with internal and external stakeholders. - Ability to work independently and as part of a team, taking initiative and ownership of tasks. - Familiarity with financial systems and processes is an asset.